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Shohei Ohtani Ks Mike Trout, Japan beats Team USA in WBC final
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Mike Trout history: Home run off the catwalk at Tropicana Field
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J-Rod Show goes on at All-Star with record Home Run Derby amid
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Mike Trout vs. Miguel Cabrera a proxy battle in a larger cold war
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Mike Trout homers, Magneuris Sierra hits walk-off bunt vs. Tigers
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Angels' Mike Trout Says MLB Asks Him to Participate in HR Derby
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Angels' Mike Trout again 'leaning toward no' on Home Run Derby
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Yankees' Rallies Hit Snags, Courtesy of Mike Trout's Glove - The
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Happy Mike Trout Strikeout Day!' Ex-MLB pitcher, N.J. native